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Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2022)
·3 Dunes Avenue, Blackpool, FY4 1PU · Blackpool
Number of places
25 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2022
Local authority
Blackpool

About this early years setting

Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School, located in Blackpool, provides childcare for children aged 0-4 years. Open all year round from Monday to Friday, sessions run from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

According to their Ofsted report from February 23, 2022, the nursery was rated as Good. The dedicated staff team fosters a homely and welcoming atmosphere where children are happy to settle quickly.

Children demonstrate high levels of interest and motivation for learning, showing resilience and a willingness to try new things. The environment is calm with various areas of interest for children to explore, with a focus on sensory play, including experiences with different textures and chopping real fruit and vegetables.

Children also benefit from weekly yoga and music sessions to enhance their physical development. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the nursery prioritised supporting children's communication and literacy skills, introducing a wide range of new books and visits from the local librarian to promote early literacy and a love of reading.

Parents have expressed satisfaction with their children's swift settling-in and their increased confidence due to the first-hand experiences offered, such as visits to the beach and parks. These experiences also encourage parents to extend learning opportunities at home.

Mealtimes are designed to allow younger children to observe and learn from older role models, promoting good table manners. The nursery also provides ample opportunities for children to learn about healthy choices, helping them understand the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

What it's like

Children are happy to leave their parents at the door as they begin their sessions. Their interest levels and motivation for learning are high because they are able to choose which activities and routines they would like to join in with. Children demonstrate resilience and keep trying if they find something difficult, such as practising the new skill of using scissors. Children remember what they have learned previously.

Homely atmosphereSensory playLiteracy focusParent partnershipHealthy choicesPhysical development

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Dunes Day Nursery & Pre-School

Last inspected 23 February 2022 · Lisa Oakley

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children are happy to leave their parents at the door as they begin their sessions. Their interest levels and motivation for learning are high because they are able to choose which activities and routines they would like to join in with. Children demonstrate resilience and keep trying if they find something difficult, such as practising the new skill of using scissors. Children remember what they have learned previously.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated staff team has created a homely atmosphere that is welcoming for all children and their families.
  • Parents are happy with how quickly their children have settled into this home-from-home setting.
  • Parents recognise that their children's confidence has grown because of the first-hand experiences that are available to them.
  • Children learn about differences and diversity through a calendar of familiar events.
  • Children have ample opportunities to learn about healthy choices.

Areas to develop

  • 1increase staff awareness of children's heritage and individual backgrounds so they can extend opportunities for children to reflect on what makes them unique
  • 2broaden opportunities to support children's growing independence
  • 3enhance children's communication and language skills even further by enabling them to hear and practise new vocabulary regularly.
Inspection #10174163 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are happy with how quickly their children have settled into this home-from-home setting.

Parents state that they feel well informed about their children's learning and development.

Parents recognise that their children's confidence has grown because of the first-hand experiences that are available to them.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff identified that many children had fallen behind in their communication and literacy skills. As such, they have focused on supporting children in these areas of learning.

Outdoor space

The environment is calm with lots of areas of interest for the children to explore. Children benefit from a range of experiences with an emphasis on sensory play.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

23 February 2022

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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